How hard can it be to round up one delinquent groom?
Ellie Lou Williams will do just about anything to save her ranch, even going undercover as a man to round up a fella who is late to his own wedding. The reward will more than cover the money she owes the bank and solve all her problems.
Caleb Dawson agrees to one final job as a deputy US Marshal before he starts his new life away from the trail and tracking criminals. What he isn’t counting on is a mysterious bounty hunter who’s determined to undermine his every step.
Will one reach their goal first? Or will they learn to lean on God and work together?
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
Hello, I’m Ellie Lou Williams and I live a few miles outside of Burrton Springs, Kansas on a horse ranch. The author, Jodie Wolfe, wrote about me in Convincing Lou.
You might be wondering about the Lou part of the title. Let me tell you a little bit about my background first before we get to that. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing a few of the women in Burrton Springs – Jules (Julia) Walker, Annie McPherson, and Gertrude Miller. These women in one way or another have helped me get through the loss of my dear husband.
How have you handled things without your husband?
Times have been difficult, so I had to take out a lien on the ranch. Unfortunately, I lost the contract my husband had with the military to supply horses for them, so I’m in desperate need to pay off my loan from the bank before the end of the year, or else I’ll lose everything.
What ideas do you have to save your home?
When an opportunity comes up to track a delinquent bridegroom, I snap at the chance to earn easy money. I know it’s not safe to be a woman alone on the trail, so I go in disguise as a man and shorten my name to Lou.
Do you have any family?
No, it’s just me alone in the world now.
What goals do you have?
To save my husband’s legacy. The ranch was given to him by his grandfather, and I’ll do whatever it takes to hang onto it.
Is there any significant event that happens in your tale?
I’m not sure if I should say it or not, but there might be a blizzard or two.
What spiritual struggles are you going through?
I’ve always been an encouragement to my friends, but I find my faith flailing as I go through some of the most difficult storms I’ve ever experienced in my life. I believe Scripture to be true and know the Lord hears me, but it’s sometimes hard to trust Him when you don’t get any answers in return.
What would your friends say are your best characteristics?
Well, I think they would’ve said something about my strong faith in the Lord, but right now I’m struggling. I haven’t been as open with them because they have their own things they’re dealing with.
What is one of your regrets?
That I took out a loan in the first place. I should’ve come up with some other way to deal with my financial concerns. I tried selling off stock, but that only helped for so long.
What do you want people to know about you?
I’m faithful to my friends. I try to help them however I can. I’m also a prayer warrior, well, at least I have been in the past. Sometimes lately I feel like my prayers aren’t getting very far. Have you ever felt like that?
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
I hope you’ll enjoy reading my tale in Convincing Lou. Here’s a little bit about it:
How hard can it be to round up one delinquent groom?
Ellie Lou Williams will do just about anything to save her ranch, even going undercover as a man to round up a fella who is late to his own wedding. The reward will more than cover the money she owes the bank and solve all her problems.
Caleb Martin agrees to one final job as a deputy US Marshal before he starts his new life away from the trail and tracking criminals. What he isn’t counting on is a mysterious bounty hunter who’s determined to undermine his every step.
Will one reach their goal first? Or will they learn to lean on God and work together?
Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW). She’s been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, knitting, and walking. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.
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